The Legal Geeks

The Legal Geeks

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The Legal Geeks episodes

  • Can the Pykes Just Toss People in Jail and other thoughts from Clone Wars "Dangerous Debt"

    Did Trace and Rafa have a cause of action against the Jedi Order or Republic for the accidental death of their parents in Ziro the Hutt’s prison escape? Is the Pyke Syndicate a government or just organized crime? Join Josh Gilliland, Thomas Harper, and Stephen Tollafield for their analysis of the Clone Wars episode Dangerous Debt. 

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    36 min
  • Did Ultraman Commit a War Crime?

    The classic Ultraman episode Shoot the Invader has our hero destroy an Alien Baltan spacecraft with 2.03 Baltans onboard. The Baltan homeworld was destroyed by a "mad scientist" with nuclear weapons. Were the Baltans refugees? Did Ultraman commit genocide by destroying their ship? Joshua Gilliland and Nari Ely explores these issues and more in Ultraman! 

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    57 min
  • Contracts that Violate Public Policy on The Clone Wars

    Do you need a pilot's license to fly a starship? What happens if you cross into a military no fly zone? And who would enter a contract with galactic gangsters? Join Joshua Gilliland, Thomas Harper, and Stephen Tollafield as they review some really legally dangerous personal decisions on The Clone Wars episode "Deal No Deal."   

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    1 hr 1 min
  • Picard La Fin

    Admissions of Murder! Mutilation of android corpses! Justified homicide! Join attorneys Joshua Gilliland, Christine Peek, and Steve Chu are they boldly explore the season finale of Star Trek Picard! 


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    1 hr 27 min
  • Ultraman Parental Liability for the Kaiju that Caused Japan to Shelter in Place

    What is a parent's liability if their child commits trespassing to draw a kaiju on a pipe that comes to life and shuts down the economy of Japan? Join attorneys Joshua Gilliland and Nari Ely as they explore the world of parental liability and quarantine laws reviewing the classic Ultraman episode "Terrifying Cosmic Rays." 

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    52 min
  • Review of The Clone Wars "Gone with a Trace"

    Was Ahsoka denied post-Jedi benefits after her trial? Did she engage in reckless driving of her speeders or was her near accident caused by a defective product? And just what is the duty to warn about demolition droids? Join attorneys Joshua Gilliland, Thomas Harper, and Stephen Tollafield as they geek out over The Clone Wars. 

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    44 min
  • Review of Star Trek Picard Et in Arcadia Ego

    Is there a valid insanity defense for Dr. Agnes Jurati because her mind could not process  The Admonition? Can we add treason and collaboration as charges against Commodore Oh for leading a Romulan fleet to Coppelius Station? Join attorneys Christine Peek, Steve Chu, and Joshua Gilliland as they explore these issues and more. 



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    1 hr 6 min
  • Uncommon Valor on The Clone Wars

    How are Prisoners of War supposed to be treated? Is there a duty to rescue POW's? Attorneys Josh Gilliland and Thomas Harper review The Clone Wars episodes A Distant Echo, On the Wings of Keeradaks, and Unfinished Business, to discuss POW rights and Anakin Skywalker's enhanced interrogation of Admiral Tench. 

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    45 min
  • Picking up the Pieces with Picard

    How can Commodore Oh be prosecuted for the attack on Mars? Was shooting xBs a hate crime? And can anyone defend Dr. Agnes Jurati for her crimes? Join attorneys Steve Chu, Josh Gilliland, and Christine Peek as they take on the many issues in Star Trek Picard "Broken Pieces." 

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    1 hr 21 min
  • Review of Star Trek Picard episodes The Impossible Box and Nepenthe

    Steve Chu and Josh Gilliland met in person after San Diego Comic Fest to discuss non-consensual mind melds, murder, and the status of xBs on Star Trek Picard. 

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    1 hr 23 min

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The Legal Geeks are proud to be attorneys and geeks. We have been recognized by the ABA Journal Web 100 for one of the best legal podcasts in 2017 and nominated for Best Podcast by the Geekie…

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